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Encounter Sequence can be used (v3.4.0233 or later version) to import data into non-fixed encounters (column heading = "EncounterSequence"). The Encounter Sequence is a value unique to an encounter. The Encounter Sequence for an encounter can be exported through the Data Management page, Bulk Data Tools tab, "Export All Subject Data' link.
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- If Encounter Sequence matches an existing encounter, import will update matching encounter (including Encounter Date).
- If no encounter found with matching Encounter Sequence, import will create a new encounter.
Case 4: New Project, entering in Nonfixed intervals that may have the same date.
- Ensure each encounter has as a unique number within a each subject (e.g., Subject X and Subject Y can both use the Encounter Sequence number 1).
If an Encounter Sequence is needed for a new encounter (for example existing non-fixed encounters exist for the same encounter date being imported), use a value like -1 (which would not exist in the database) and StudyTRAX will create a valid Encounter Sequence.
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